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period is defined — another number of great occult significance. The 40-day cycle is symbolic of spiritual transformation, manifestation, and initiation into higher consciousness. See this article for an extensive listing of references relating to this span of time. Source Many occult societies throughout history have used this symbol to refer to Dark Occultism. Here is one from the Thule Society during the reign of Nazi Germany. Despite the fact that the appellation Lucifer has become synonymous with evil, the earliest meaning of this word was positive. If the creator is everywhere, in all things and beings equally, then the being who represents the creator to the creatures in creation, would be a bearer of light, hence the term Lucifer, which etymologically means Lux = light and Fer = bearing or to bear. Therefore, the one who brings light is considered the positive Lucifer and the one that brings darkness is the negative Lucifer. Dark occultists worship the latter, as they seek to promote suffering, chaos, and slavery by fostering ignorance in humanity. The ideal of the Dark Occultist is symbolically represented as darkness, hence the symbol of the Black Sun. Image Source - podcast #149 Within dark occult circles, this 40-day period is a time of special significance because it is when the dark Lucifer archetype rises from the grave, so long as the correct rites are invoked. The belief is that any dark magical working or ritual must be initiated during this season so that the agenda of the dark occultists — the servants of dark Lucifer — will become manifest later in the year. Image Source - podcast #149 The Dark Sun, or the Black Sun, is the symbolic representation of the forces that oppose creation. If Jesus represents the light of the world, or a positive depiction of Lucifer, then Satan represents the darkness of the world, or the negative depiction of Lucifer. The dark occultists believe that in order for TheSovereignVoice.Org